Bus Drivers, School Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $59,390 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $48,600
90th percentile $66,300
Employed locally 550
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,600
    25th
    $54,600
    50th (median)
    $59,390
    75th
    $60,670
    90th
    $66,300

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Bellingham, WA $64,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Washington $60,250

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,380
    Light Truck Drivers $45,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $69,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Olympia, WA is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.66 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Olympia, WA is 26.3% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Olympia?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $48,600 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,600.